[mythtv-users] mythtv with qam256

[Calvin Dodge]

In my area (Conroe, Texas) Suddenlink's CableCard enabled only the
recording of OTA channels which they were retransmitting by cable, so I
canceled the CableCard.

Calvin Dodge

On Wed, Apr 6, 2022, 10:12 AM Gary Buhrmaster <gary.buhrmaster at gmail.com>
wrote:

> On Wed, Apr 6, 2022 at 1:32 PM Peter Bennett <pb.mythtv at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > That applies to HD Homerun Prime with cable card. If it is unencrypted
> > QAM and no cable card, then you still need to scan for channels, the
> > same way as with an antenna.
>
> Suddenlink, in a number of locations, has been
> using unencrypted QAM for the "basic" lineup
> for those subscribing to TV service (you still
> require a STB/CableCARD device for the
> extended cable channels if you are not using
> their streaming TV service plans).
>
> It was expected that as Altice moved to consolidate
> their newly acquired Suddenlink assets under
> the Optimum branding that they would also eventually
> move to encrypted QAM for all TV services which
> would require a CableCARD.  Reports are that
> Altice has finally decided to pull the trigger on the
> rebranding just recently, but also that they intend
> to deploy FTTx and IPTV moving forward.  As with
> all such announcements, the schedules in any
> particular location are vague (at best), but some
> parts of Texas were explicitly mentioned as being
> among the first.
>
> btw, Suddenlink reportedly (all too) often
> decides to regroom the unencrypted channels
> so that one should get used to have to do a
> rescan somewhat regularly if you are not
> using a managed device (such as a STB or
> a CableCARD device).
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